High Knob Hellbender 10k

03/16/2026

Today's weather has us remembering those more interesting Hellbender 10K race days when the fog, rain, and wind made for a more challenging (and type-two fun!) experience.

This year's race (rain, shine, wind, or snow) will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Explore Norton VA.

Get registered at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131055 and visit www.highknobhellbender.com for more info.

High K**b Triple Crown City of Norton, Virginia

03/02/2026

Is it too early to start counting down the days until this year's Hellbender 10K? We don't think so! Make plans to join us Saturday, Oct. 3, in Explore Norton VA for the 13th annual climb!

Registration is available online at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131055

Also visit www.highknobhellbender.com for more details about this year's race.

City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Triple Crown Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run High K**b Destination Center Mountain Fork Half Marathon

10/10/2025

Happy Friday Hellbenders! Check out these additional photos from last weekend's race. Thanks again to everyone that joined us for the 12th annual climb! We'll see you in 2026.

10/04/2025

Thanks to everyone that joined us for the 12th annual climb this morning! A huge shout-out to all our awesome volunteers and City of Norton, Virginia crews that helped ensure runners had a safe and fun run today.

Results are now posted: https://highknobhellbender.wordpress.com/2015-results/

Check back! More photos will be posted later this week. (Photos by Jana Brickett and video by Claire Dunn)

Explore Norton VA High K**b Triple Crown

10/04/2025

Current summit views at High K**b courtesy Wally Smith! The perfect day for climbing 2,000 feet 😍.

Race day registration will be held until 9:45 a.m. at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW). Race starts at 10!

Explore Norton VA City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Triple Crown

10/03/2025

We’re excited to see everyone tomorrow for the 12th annual climb! Here are a few photos of some of the awesome volunteers we’ve had over the last 12 years. They’ll be the smiling faces you see while you feel like you’re dying 😂❤️.

Race day registration starts at 8 a.m. at the Norton Expo Center, 115 8th St. SW. Race day registration is $45.

The race kicks off at 10 a.m.!

Explore Norton VA City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Triple Crown

10/02/2025

Course marked ✅. One day until the 12th annual climb on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Explore Norton VA!

Race day registration will be held from 8-9:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. See www.highknobhellbender.wordpress.com for more details.

City of Norton, Virginia Mountain Fork Half Marathon Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run High K**b Triple Crown

10/01/2025

Less than three days until this year's climb!

Don't forget! Online registration closes at midnight tonight. See https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120187 to get registered.

We'll also have race day registration from 8-9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW).

For more information on this year's race, visit https://highknobhellbender.wordpress.com/race-day/.

Register Now!

09/30/2025

Sneak peek of this year's shirt design! We're excited to see everyone this Saturday for the 12th annual climb!

Race day registration and packet pick-up will be held from 8-9:45 a.m. at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW) in downtown Explore Norton VA this Saturday, Oct. 4. Race starts at 10 a.m.

Online registration will remain open until midnight tomorrow, Oct. 1: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120187

See https://highknobhellbender.wordpress.com/race-day/ for more race day info.

City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Triple Crown Mountain Fork Half Marathon Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run

09/26/2025

We're almost a week away from the 12th annual climb on Saturday, Oct. 4!

Get Registered: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120187

More Info: www.highknobhellbender.wordpress.com

09/25/2025

How you'll look after climbing more than 2,000 feet up High K**b next Saturday, Oct. 4. It's just one hill! You know you want to...

Online registration will remain open until midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120187.

Race day registration will also be held from 8-9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Norton Expo Center (115 8th St. SW).

See https://highknobhellbender.wordpress.com/race-day/ for more information.

Explore Norton VA City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Triple Crown Mountain Fork Half Marathon Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run

09/21/2025

Less than two weeks until the 12th annual climb on Saturday, Oct. 4! Check out these summit views captured during today's Mountain Fork Half Marathon.

Online registration is still open. See https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120187 to register online and visit www.highknobhellbender.wordpress.com for more race info.

Explore Norton VA City of Norton, Virginia High K**b Triple Crown Mountain Fork Half Marathon Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run